USARD Meeting 1/26/2019
Attendance: Bill McGrath, Gary Gillotti, David Smith, Charlie Kammer, Bill Mojica, Danny Magsamen, Susan Stevens and Joe Fontana on Skype
Just a general review of what was discussed at the meeting
1.Bill’s opening remarks were that we were on track for the April Convention and we needed to get people to register
2.Update on Business partners
Gary confirmed Calderwood percussion would be at the Convention. Either Cooperman or Loyal drums will be there
3.Clinicians and Presenters
Connecticut Blue
NY Regulators
Civil War Troopers
Old Guard Fife and Drum
Dave Nelson- Moeller Drummers
Patrick Jones- History of Rudimental Drumming
James Smith- Drummers Heritage Society
Charlie Kammer will have handouts made
Joe Gillotti will continue with the website and membership
4. Awards
Warren Lee Award will be given
Sonny Lyons Award, Matty Lyons has confirmed this will happen
5. Status of Hotel
Genettis, deposit made and they are ready for us
We have a proposal from Crowne Plaza for 2020
6. Individual Contest
The contest will happen, already have competitors from Texas, Ct, NY and Pa.
7. Lifetime Achievement Award to Charlie Poole Jr
8. Lifetime Membership
William McGrath Jr
Susan Stevens